Lot 639
1829 N-5 R3 Small Reverse Letters VF30. Sharpness EF40 or better but there is a patch of roughness at the top of the hairbun, a small one in the hair over the B in LIBERTY, and a couple specks of reddish verdigris over the N in ONE. The remainder of the planchet is smooth and very attractive with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. The surfaces, except for the small areas mentioned, are consistent with a significantly higher grade. Mottled mix of reddish chocolate, dark chocolate brown, and lighter steel brown. MDS. The strike is weak on the stars, over LIB, and along the bottom of the wreath, as usual for this Small Letters variety.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2011:960 (lot ticket included).
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